NGO internships requirements are not less demanding then normal internships. Students need to plan in advance to get an internship in their dream NGO. In fact, more consideration need to be taken when applying for NGO internships. This is to allow more time for research and preparation. As NGO internship locations are often away from the student's home and schools, preparation is key to prevent any culture shock. NGO varies widely in scope and the domain which they operate in. It s therefore important for students to know their interest and apply for internships in NGO that they wish to work as their full-time career
1. Aim for NGO internship positions that you will consider doing full-time
Internships lay the
foundation for a career, especially for seniors who find internship for the
purpose of full-time conversion into a permanent role. Choose internships
in NGOs that are within your areas
of interest to discover your hidden potential and increase the chance of
transiting into a career that you enjoy. Do not opt for
part-time ad-hoc voluntary stints over internships. Choose something that you will
consider taking up as a full-time career
2. Explore personal
career goals and understand the workplace
Internships provide a
good career exploration period where students begin to understand the NGO culture and learn about the various types of job duties and business units
etc. Ask yourself whether
you are suitable or adaptive to the working environment and are you able to
communicate well with the others. Determine career
orientation early and plot career directions by setting personal goals
3. Prepare early
Although the
requirements of an intern is lower than a full time position, applying for an
internship is just as competitive. It’s never too early
to apply for an internship, even in sophomore or junior year. Applying early will
allow time for preparation such as travelling plans and accomodations. Some prestigious NGO programs require student to have previous internship experiences; getting an
internship early in college will check this box
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